How many points does a round-trip flight to Hawaii cost?

A round-trip economy flight from the US mainland to Hawaii typically costs 25,000–35,000 points in programs like United MileagePlus, American AAdvantage, or Chase Ultimate Rewards transferred to United. Business class runs 50,000–80,000 points round-trip on programs like Air Canada Aeroplan or Chase UR.

What is the best credit card for earning travel points?

The Chase Sapphire Preferred ($95/year) and Chase Sapphire Reserve ($550/year) are the most flexible, earning Chase Ultimate Rewards transferable to United, Hyatt, Air Canada, and 10+ other partners. The Amex Platinum earns Amex Membership Rewards transferable to Delta, Air France, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines.

How many hotel points does a night at a Hyatt cost?

Hyatt hotels cost 3,500–45,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Category 1-2 hotels (many international locations) start at 3,500 points. Category 7 (top luxury) is 45,000 points. Category 8 (Miraval resorts) is 45,000 points. Hyatt is one of the best hotel programs for point value.

Can I transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to hotel programs?

Yes. Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, making it one of the most valuable uses. You can also transfer to IHG Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy, though Hyatt generally offers the best value per point.

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Boston, MA

Freedom Trail, Harvard / MIT, Fenway Park, fall foliage walks

Pay in cash

$3,200

$200 flight + $3,000 hotel

Pay with points

187,000 pts

+ $30 taxes & fees

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Best card for this trip

Chase World of Hyatt

60K bonus = 1.7 nights at XV Beacon + free night cert

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Weather in June

☀️ Peak season — ideal time to visit

Air temp

62°–76°F

17°–24°C

Rainfall

low

Crowds

Peak

Warm, ideal weather

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● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → BOS

Economy

Chase Ultimate Rewards
via Southwest Rapid Rewards
JFK → BOS — check direct flights from JFK. Chase UR → Southwest LGA-BOS
8K/12K/18K
roundtrip · Wanna Get Away (dynamic)
+ $30 taxes
Open to cover:SW Priority Sapphire Preferred
JetBlue TrueBlue
JFK → BOS — check direct flights from JFK. JetBlue (or Amtrak Acela alternative)
12,000
roundtrip
+ $20 taxes
Open to cover:JetBlue Plus Amex Platinum

Top hotels for your points

⭐ Top picks

Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.

XV Beacon
Hyatt·Boutique luxury
Cat 6 Unbound — Beacon Hill boutique.
25K/30K/35K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7
$600/night cash
5 nights = 175,000 pts (~$3,000 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred
Hyatt Regency Boston
Hyatt·Central, transit
Cat 4 — downtown near Boston Common.
17K/20K/23K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5
$320/night cash
5 nights = 100,000 pts (~$1,600 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston
Hyatt·Historic walkable
Cat 5 — boutique near Faneuil Hall + harbor.
21K/25K/29K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 6
$380/night cash
5 nights = 125,000 pts (~$1,900 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred
Hyatt Place Boston / Downtown
Hyatt·Budget, near Amtrak
Cat 5 — South Station, includes breakfast.
21K/25K/29K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 6
$280/night cash
5 nights = 125,000 pts (~$1,400 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free

Open Sapphire Preferred + World of Hyatt. XV Beacon (Hyatt Unbound Cat 6) — combined bonuses cover 4 nights + JetBlue/SW flight.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

75K UR → 14K SW for RT + 2 nights at XV Beacon

$795/yr annual fee

Chase World of Hyatt

60K bonus = 1.7 nights at XV Beacon + free night cert

$95/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$100

Food (5 days)$350

Activities (5 days)$275

Total cash needed$725

🚗 T subway + walking — best in New England · vs. $3,200 full cash trip

What to see & do in Boston, MA

Freedom Trail
Sight
2.5-mile red-brick line connecting 16 Revolutionary War sites. Self-guided or tour.
Harvard + MIT (Cambridge)
Day trip
Walk Harvard Yard; tour MIT campus + Stata Center. Red Line from downtown.
Fenway Park
Sight
Oldest MLB park (1912). Game, tour, or Green Monster seats. Iconic.
Faneuil Hall + Quincy Market
Neighborhood
1742 marketplace + food hall + cobblestones. Tourist hub, but classic.
North End
Neighborhood
Italian neighborhood with 100+ restaurants in 1 sq mile. Mike's Pastry or Modern.
Boston Public Garden + Common
Sight
America's first public botanical garden + Swan Boats (Apr-Sep).

Events to know about

Boston Marathon
Patriot's Day (3rd Monday of April) — world's oldest annual marathon.
Apr
4th of July on the Esplanade
Boston Pops concert + massive fireworks over Charles River.
Jul
Head of the Charles Regatta
Late October — world's largest 2-day rowing event.
Oct
Saint Patrick's Day Parade
South Boston — one of largest in the US.
Mar

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Sapphire Reserve

$795/yr

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World of Hyatt

$95/yr

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Bonvoy Boundless

$95/yr

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Boston, MA

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